I don’t often work with 12-volt systems, but I can appreciate that everything you’d need to build one could be procured at your local auto-parts store. A much better and safer solution is purchasing ...

During a power outage or when staying off the grid, your first concern is always the electricity. That's why a battery generator (or portable power station) is a wise investment. With a battery ...

Tested and researched models we stand behind from Jackery, Bluetti, EcoFlow, and more. In the last five years or so, portable ...

Batteries are already powering cars, trucks and buses, and backing up homes, businesses and the grid. So can they also replace the ubiquitous but dirty diesel generator? Staid corporations and plucky ...

The double-punch of the surprise May derecho and Hurricane Beryl spurred many Houstonians to consider backup power options. Even before this year’s natural disasters, one in four households in the ...

The risk of grid blackouts is rising, and the Department of Energy said weather-related power outages due to extreme weather rose by 80% in the United States from 2011 through 2023. With the U.S. grid ...

As hurricane season approaches, you may think you’re prepared for potential power outages and communication cuts. But technology–solar and battery-powered–has evolved, and so should your hurricane kit ...

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 11: Lily Reeds, 72, sits in her apartment in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood on July 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. "I threw everything out, ain ...

If your electricity goes out, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment ...